The Importance of Children’s Ministry Theming
The day has arrived. You heard about it from a friend, you read a great review, so you came to experience it. As you enter, you look around, soaking in the ambiance-the decorations, the wall colors, the lighting, the other people. Memories of favorite places emerge. Everyone’s seated, the waiter comes, you order one of the review writer’s recommendations. The […] Read More
CFS Named 22nd Most Important Church Builder in US
General Contractor Magazine (www.generalcontractors.org) has named Church Facility Solutions as one of the most important and impactful church builders in the United States. “Since initiating work in this important commercial real estate sector in 2008, CFS has led the creation of many church facilities offering critical resources to our communities. Both Drew and I are passionate about helping the local […] Read More
Fire Sale – Commercial Property Purchase Opportunities
I’ve read and listened to so many experts about the impact that COVID-19 (C19) has had on commercial real estate in Denver that I could write a book or perhaps a brief blog 😊. C19 has severely impacted airlines, hotels, and many other businesses that use commercial space particularly restaurants and retail shops. Office buildings are struggling as employers embrace […] Read More
The Post Pandemic Church: Online Goes Mainstream
Up until this crisis began, life was good, our pace of life was fast and we never imagined that things could change. Then boom. The switch was turned. We stopped going to work, restaurants, sporting events and attending our churches in person. Many churches and pastors, stung by the pandemic, have been just trying to get by and through this […] Read More
Colorado Community Church Purchases Retail Big Box
We are pleased to announce that Colorado Community Church purchased a 91,000 square foot former big box retail building located at 14000 E Jewell Avenue in Aurora, Colorado for $6.8 million from JLDT Properties, LLC. Mr. Scott McLean of Development Advisors, LLC represented the church. This building was last occupied by Gander Mountain which moved out in 2017. Extensive renovations […] Read More
Analyzing a Building for potential Church Use – Case Study
For any church facility expansion, the first priority is to investigate the availability of existing buildings that can be purchased. The advantages of renovating an existing building are significant compared to the much higher cost and longer duration of developing from the ground-up. Recently, we were asked by a church in Kansas City to give them our impressions of converting […] Read More
A Church Success Story: Red Rocks Church
Red Rocks Church (“RRC”) is just 10 years old and recently broke through the 10,000 weekly attender threshold, and in one of the most un-churched cities in America. Wow. Praise the Lord! What have been their keys to success? According to Eric Parks, there are several reasons why RRC has succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Personnel Model. One of their […] Read More
Increasing Worship Center Capacity (Without Moving Walls)
Church Facility Solutions (CFS) helps churches create or re-purpose existing facilities for future ministry growth. Congratulations! Your church is growing! Now what? While this is a tremendous blessing, it can present some new challenges for your facility. After all, you can only add so many services. Redesigning and renovating your existing facility, if even possible, is difficult and disruptive of […] Read More
Four Must-Have Spaces – Children’s Ministry Space
Four Must-Have Spaces – Children’s Ministry Space This article is part 4 of 4 of a series focusing on the four main ministry spaces of a church facility. Church Facility Solutions (CFS) helps churches create or re-purpose existing facilities for future ministry growth. There are four main spaces to consider when creating a new church facility or expanding your current […] Read More
Four Must-Have Spaces in Your Church Facility – Youth Ministry Space
This article is part 3 of 4 of a series focusing on the four main ministry spaces of a church facility. Church Facility Solutions (CFS) helps churches create or repurpose existing facilities for future ministry growth. There are four main spaces to consider when creating a new church facility or expanding your current facility – worship space, children’s ministry area, […] Read More
Announcing the Denver Institute of Faith & Work – 5280 Fellowship Program
You may have noticed that on the Community page of our web site, CFS has selected Denver Institute for Faith and Work (DIFW) as its current ministry of focus. Essentially, CFS financially supports the important work that DIFW is involved with bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ in each of our places of work. We wish to announce […] Read More
Must-Have Ministry Spaces — The Lobby
This article is part 2 of 4 of a series focusing on the four main ministry spaces of a church facility. Church Facility Solutions (CFS) helps churches create or re-purpose existing facilities for future ministry growth. What’s the first thing someone sees as they enter the church, besides the parking lot – the entry, lobby, atrium, foyer or narthex, depending […] Read More
Must-Have Ministry Spaces — the Worship Center
Must-Have Ministry Spaces – the Worship Center This article is part 1 of a 4 part series focusing on the four main ministry spaces of a church facility. Church Facility Solutions (CFS) helps churches create or re-purpose existing facilities for future ministry growth. The focal point of all church facilities is the worship space. Whether you call it a sanctuary, […] Read More
Four Must – Haves Spaces in Your Church Facility
There are four main spaces to consider when creating a new church facility or expanding your current facility-your facility’s worship space, children’s ministry area, youth ministry space, and lobby. Underestimating any of any of these spaces will cause imbalance resulting in a facility that will under-perform its potential. For example, if there is not enough space in the children’s ministry […] Read More